The Drug Offender Reform Act, commonly referred to by its acronym DORA, was created by the Utah Legislature. It provides funding for use by the Utah Department of Corrections and other entities statewide to offer expedited treatment to qualified offenders. Currently, participants must be offenders who are on probation.

The goal of the program is to shorten the time from conviction to beginning treatment for eligible offenders with a history of substance abuse and thus decrease the risk of relapse and reduce the rate of recidivism.

Some rules for qualifying include:

• Offender must take two assessments, one for treatment appropriateness and one for risk evaluation

• Participants are ideally identified during the Pre-Sentence Investigation stage and may be referred to the program by a judge

• Offenders should be within 90 days of probation supervision to apply for DORA

The program uses a collaborative approach, with a team that includes the offender, the substance abuse treatment provider and the AP&P DORA agent.

The Department offers the program currently in four counties: Weber, Davis, Salt Lake and Utah. There are 10 probation agents and one supervisor funded under DORA. There are approximately 520 probationers being supervised by these AP&P agents under the DORA program at any given time.

The links below will take you to requirements and standards probationers and parolees are required to follow.

The first linked document is a list of standard conditions that all probationers must follow. The second linked document is a list of standard conditions all parolees must follow.

Sex offenders are supervised even more closely and held to higher standards still. Group A conditions apply to offenders who committed sex offenses against children. Group B conditions apply to offenders who committed sex offenses against adults. These group conditions are applied to probationers and to parolees as outlined in the linked documents below:

The mission of our Treatment and Resource Centers is to offer treatment and resources to support the long-term success of those under the supervision of Adult Probation and Parole.

The centers create the necessary environment for the personal growth and success of individuals on probation or parole. We are committed to providing evidence-based programs so that our clients achieve lifelong success. Our staff ensures a safe learning environment for clients to address their issues and engage in programming, specifically targeted to address their needs. This mission is accomplished through collaboration with community partners and our dedicated staff.

Centers are located throughout the state in various Adult Probation and Parole Offices. The centers are staffed by correctional officers, correctional specialists, AP&P officers, licensed clinical therapists and community partners who work together to provide classes and programming.

The staff specializes in working with people involved in the criminal justice system and has an in-depth knowledge of risk factors that impact the likelihood of success as well as offenders diverse needs. Client safety and mutual respect are key tenants of our programs, which are continually evaluated and improved.

In addition to offering classes, the centers provide assessments and referrals to treatment providers in the community. We understand the importance of referring the right client to the right program and thus may act as a liaison to ensure appropriate community support and treatment are provided.

Programs offered at the centers vary. They include:

• Moral Reconation Therapy: This cognitive-behavioral treatment program is aimed at enhancing self image and developing improved moral reasoning. Clients are required to complete a work book consisting of 12 steps, passing off one step a week. Clients should demonstrate better decision-making after completing the course.

• Thinking for a Change: Thinking for a Change aims to help offenders take charge of their lives by learning more effective ways of thinking. The three main skills the program teaches are cognitive restructuring, problem solving and social skills.

Substance Abuse

Anger Management

Escaping your Prison

Parenting

Seeking Safety

Saying Quit

Moving On

Untangling Relationships

GED

Co-Dependency

Intervention

Relapse Prevention

Employment Assistance

Job Clubs

Northern Utah Region Treatment Resource Center, Ogden

2445 South Water Tower WayOgden, UT 84401Telephone: 801-627-7810

Classes offered:

Moral Reconation Therapy

Moral Reconation Therapy Study Group

Relapse Prevention

Anger Management

Support Groups

Therapy offered:

Women's substance abuse/mental health groups

Men's substance abuse/mental health groups

Women's intensive outpatient substance abuse program (three hours, three times a week)

Men's intensive outpatient substance abuse program (three hours, three times a week)

Individual mental health sessions

Assessments

Logan AP&P Office

1225 W. Valley View DriveLogan UT 84321Telephone: 801-713-6240

The Northern Utah Treatment Resource Center sends a therapist to Logan each Thursday to complete assessments and conduct a substance abuse group for offenders residing in the Logan area. The Logan agents teach four Moral Reconation Therapy classes a week. Please call for more information.

Salt Lake City AP&P Office

3280 West 3500 South

West Valley City, UT 84119

Telephone: 801-957-8801

Supervisor: William Luke, wluke@utah.gov

Classes offered:

Moral Reconation Therapy (12 weeks)

GED (weekly as needed)

Co-dependency (12 weeks)

Relapse Prevention (8 weeks)

Intervention (4 weeks)

Job club/vocational rehabilitation (weekly classes)

Job readiness class (weekly classes)

Gang Intervention (8 weeks)

Trauma Therapy (coming soon)

Therapy offered:

Women's substance abuse/mental health groups

Men's substance abuse/mental health groups

Women's Intensive outpatient substance abuse program (three hours three times a week)

Men can be placed at Fortitude Treatment Center for residential treatment and then have aftercare at the TRC.

Treatment assessments (some clients may be referred out for assessments)

Region 4 Treatment Resource Center, Provo

150 E. Center StreetProvo, UT 84603Telephone: 801-344-1200

Classes offered:

Substance abuse education classes

Moral Reconation Therapy

Therapy offered:

Women's substance abuse groups

Men's substance abuse groups

Trauma groups

Individual therapy sessions

Substance and mental health assessments

Intensive outpatient treatment will be starting soon

Richfield, Satellite office

835 E. 300 N. #500Richfield, UT 84701Telephone: 435-896-2770

Classes offered:

Substance abuse education classes

Moral Reconation Therapy

Therapy offered:

Women's substance abuse groups

Men's substance abuse groups

Substance abuse assessments

Region 5 Treatment Resource Center, Hurricane

620 S. 5300 West, Ste. 247Hurricane, UT 84737Telephone: 435-634-2800

Classes offered:

Moral Reconation Therapy

Relapse Prevention

Anger Management

Substance abuse education

Thinking for a Change 3.1

Parenting

Employment class once a month

Re-entry Program for probationers

The center currently has one therapist who provides evaluations and intensive outpatient, mental health, group and individual counseling.

The Re-entry Program for probationers is for individuals who are ordered to serve more than 90 days in jail. If the probationers complete 30 hours in Thinking for a Change, 15 hours of substance abuse education and 30 hours of group therapy they may be eligible for an early release provided they continue treatment at the Treatment Resource Center.

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As you parole to your community, you may face a daunting challenge finding a stable job. In addition to finding a job that is a match for your skills, you may need to learn how to effectively talk about and overcome a criminal background. Correctional staff can help you overcome those obstacles.

Our AP&P agents, in collaboration with the Utah Defendant Offender Workforce Development Task Force, works with business and government partners to place offenders on a level playing field and boost odds of job success. Below are resources we offer that can help you in your efforts to find a job.

That help includes Job Readiness classes that help you pinpoint what kind of work you'd find satisfying, help you craft a resume and hone interview and job search skills, and provide tips on how to overcome job barriers. Check with the AP&P office in your region for details (see below).

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Our mission: Our dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.